Production Manager
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 10% Guaranteed Bonus
Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
An ambitious, fast-growing food manufacturing business is seeking a dynamic and people-focused Production Manager to lead a large, high-performing production team through an exciting phase of growth and continuous improvement.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact.
The Opportunity
The Production Manager will take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading up to 100 colleagues and driving best-in-class standards across safety, quality, efficiency and team development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and embed a zero-harm Health & Safety culture
* Deliver all manufacturing KPIs across output, waste, quality and service
* Drive continuous improvement through LEAN and CI methodologies
* Ensure food safety, GMP and audit readiness at all times
* Lead quality performance and complaint reduction
* Oversee the introduction of new products from trial to launch
* Improve equipment reliability in partnership with Engineering and TPM
* Maintain service levels consistently above 99%
* Control material variance and drive waste to near zero
* Develop clear standards, structure, training and succession within the team
* Lead performance management, appraisals and ongoing coaching
* Ensure full compliance with H&S, Food Safety, Legal and Quality standards
The Person
* Proven experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production Leader in FMCG manufacturing
* Strong people leadership experience within high-volume manufacturing
* Well-versed in LEAN / Continuous Improvement
* Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical skills
* Strong understanding of food safety, GMP and quality systems
* Commercially and financially aware
* Confident communicator at all levels of the business
* Highly organised, driven and adaptable
Why This Role?
* Salary up to £60,000 plus 10% guaranteed bonus
* Long-term career progression in a growing, well-invested business
* High-impact leadership role with real autonomy
* Supportive, people-focused culture with strong development pathways